Why do we need the IMF?
Smoothing the bumps in the flow of foreign exchange

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Another farmer proud to feed the world... Your purchases were very wise. Domestic agricultural production increases. The decaf mocha beans are a valuable new agricultural export product. As the economy improves, prices for domestically-grown basic foods go down. This means the country doesn't have to import as much food to feed Yak's population.

Between these two things, you have much more hard currency. You repay the loan on schedule. A grateful President promotes you to Prime Minister.

During your term as Prime Minister, exports finally exceed imports. The head of Yak's central bank tells you, "Congratulations! We achieved a trade surplus. That will let us meet the payments on our loan from the Old Money Bank of New Bells!" Your brilliantly successful economic policy earns you international praise.

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